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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Aidan O'Connell vs Kirk CousinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kirk Cousins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.4 PPG to Aidan O'Connell's 12.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kirk Cousins is the better fantasy play this season.

Kirk Cousins is the better play on a neutral week. 15.4 PPG with 3,666 yards gives a reliable baseline. Aidan O'Connell at 12.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kirk Cousins higher, but do not fade Aidan O'Connell entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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QBLas Vegas Raiders#99

Aidan O'Connell

PPG

12.8

Games

Pass Yds

2,650

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 10

QBAtlanta Falcons#99PPG LEADER

Kirk Cousins

PPG

15.4

Games

Pass Yds

3,588

Pass TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Aidan O'Connell

Kirk Cousins

Head to Head

12.8 PPG15.4 PPG

13 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Aidan O'Connell: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Kirk Cousins: Tier 5 (Deep League) QB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 32 quarterbacks this season, Aidan O'Connell is producing at 58% of elite pace and Kirk Cousins at 70%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Aidan O'Connell vs Kirk Cousins: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Aidan O'Connell and Kirk Cousins for your lineup, you are not alone. Aidan O'Connell finished the 2025 season at 12.8 PPG for the Las Vegas Raiders (13 games), and Kirk Cousins averaged 15.4 for the Atlanta Falcons (16 games).

That 2.6-point weekly advantage for Kirk Cousins is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both lean on arm talent and offensive scheme as traditional pocket passers. Aidan O'Connell threw for 2650 yards and 16 touchdowns, while Kirk Cousins posted 3588 yards and 23 scores. Volume, red zone efficiency, and game script are the key week-to-week differentiators when neither carries rushing upside.

One scheduling note: Aidan O'Connell is off Week 10 and Kirk Cousins Week 12. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in quarterback for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Aidan O'Connell (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons. Kirk Cousins (age 27) is in his prime window. Peak production now with steady value for the next 3-4 seasons.

Did You Know?

•Kirk Cousins outscored Aidan O'Connell by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kirk Cousins played 16 games in 2025 compared to Aidan O'Connell's 13. That durability gap means Kirk Cousins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kirk Cousins scored 23 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at quarterback.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aidan O'Connell vs Kirk Cousins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aidan O'Connell	Kirk Cousins
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	15.4
Games Played	13	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	166	246
Passing Yards	2,650	3,588
Passing TDs	16	23
Pass Yds/Game	203.8	224.3
Rushing Yards	68	78
Rushing TDs	0	0
Total TDs	16	23
TDs/Game	1.2	1.4
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kirk Cousins at 15.4 PPG, 2.6 points per game above Aidan O'Connell's 12.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Aidan O'Connell or Kirk Cousins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kirk Cousins has the edge at 15.4 PPG compared to Aidan O'Connell's 12.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Aidan O'Connell and Kirk Cousins average in 2025?▾

Aidan O'Connell averaged 12.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Kirk Cousins averaged 15.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Aidan O'Connell and Kirk Cousins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aidan O'Connell (LV) has a bye in Week 10, and Kirk Cousins (ATL) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Aidan O'Connell or Kirk Cousins a better fantasy quarterback in 2026?▾

Kirk Cousins outscored Aidan O'Connell by 2.6 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.